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INDUSTRY NEWS
Australian house prices rise 560 per cent over 25 years
New research reveals property values grew from $210,000 to $1.18…
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Back to Basics
How to become an auctioneer: Andy Reid on the skills that matter, how to practise, and what separates the best from the rest
The chant, the pace, the raised voice and the falling…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Rate hike signals slower gear for the housing market
The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates in response to…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
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FRANCHISE NEWS
Harcourts Solutions launches new Alderley Office and expands rental portfolio
Harcourts Solutions is proud to announce its expansion with a new Alderley office, marking an important milestone in the business’s…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
FOUNDIT welcomes Anthony Butler as Senior Buyer’s Agent, strengthening its expert network
Fast-growing property platform FOUNDIT has appointed Anthony Butler as a Partner Buyer’s Agent, further expanding its national network of experienced…
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FRANCHISE NEWS
The Agency appoints Nicole MacGee as PM Head of Operations
Highly experienced real estate executive Nicole MacGee has returned to The Agency as the Property Management division’s Head of Operations as the…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Why relationships still matter most when buying a rent roll
Starting again in real estate is challenging at the best of times, but Mike Drennan was able to hit the…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
Why speed and systems can’t replace judgement in real estate: “You can automate tasks. You can’t automate care.”
As real estate leans harder on automation and AI, performance gaps are emerging. Kiarni Hall explains why judgement, trust and…
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FEATURE INTERVIEWS
If it’s not searchable, it may as well not exist
In an industry where sold prices are visible but strategy rarely is, structured editorial content offers a way to place…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
Smashing records with $5.9 billion in sales, redefining real estate excellence in 2025
@realty caps off a standout year with record sales, rapid network growth and thousands of five-star client reviews across Australia…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
REA Group appoints Gerard Connell as Executive General Manager, Sales
REA Group has welcomed Gerard Connell to the role of Executive General Manager, Sales. Gerard brings diverse international experience to…
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SUPPLIER NEWS
BizCover secures 7th Product Review Award since 2019
Australia's top online business insurer BizCover clinches its seventh Product Review Award, boasting a 4.4/5 star rating from customer feedback.…
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WA Real Estate News
When affordability solves one problem and creates another
As affordability drives buyers into regional Western Australia, housing pressure is rising for locals. Shane Kempton examines the unintended consequences.
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OPINION
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LEADERSHIP
When family is the business: How to lead, negotiate and survive in a family-run agency
What a leadership discussion reveals about authority, succession and when loyalty holds agencies back.
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OPINION
A hierarchy of human connection
Most of us wake to emails we instantly delete, mistaking noise for communication. As Mark McLeod explains, real estate agents…
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OPINION
What vendors want today from their agent
Today's property vendors seek agents who deliver more than sales pitches—they demand market data, transparent timing advice, and nuanced understanding…
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PM/One 2025
The future of property management has a new mantra: impact is non-negotiable
When Annabelle Chauncy took the stage at PM/One, she didn’t talk about profits or property, she talked about purpose. At…
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PM/One 2025
AI in real estate: a co-pilot, not a replacement
Artificial intelligence is already changing how the real estate industry works — the question now, says Samantha McLean, is whether…
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PM/One 2025
What happens when you put people first? Tegan Ashman’s approach to leading property management at scale
For Tegan Ashman, mistakes aren’t something to fear, they’re how you learn. And if no one’s making any, she says,…
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THE ELEVATE PODCAST
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Thought Leaders Podcast
Tony Morrison: Why Your Best Listing Presentation Happens in Your Office, Not Their Kitchen
Most agents are taught to get into the vendor’s living room. Sit at their kitchen table. Build rapport on their…
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Elite Agent
Why Candice Whinnett Dedicates One Day a Week to AI
While most real estate professionals are still figuring out how to write a decent ChatGPT prompt, one Queensland property management…
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Elite Agent
Richard Manthel: Why July 2026 Is the Finish Line, Not the Start Line for AML Compliance
Nearly two decades after Australia first began discussing bringing real estate under anti-money laundering laws, Tranche 2 is finally underway.…
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Elite Agent
Tom Panos: Your 90-Day Playbook for a Fast Start to 2026
The real estate year doesn’t start after Australia Day. According to Tom Panos, if you’re waiting until the tennis wraps…
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Elite Agent
Inside Ben White’s Optimistic Framework for AI-Enabled Property Management
The conversation around AI in real estate in 2025 has reached fever pitch. Some agencies have gone all in this…
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Elite Agent
Raising Professional Standards: Will Higher Barriers Protect Consumers or Choke the Talent Pipeline?
Does the real estate industry need higher barriers to entry to protect consumers, or does regulation stifle the diversity needed…
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CELEBRITY REAL ESTATE
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Celebrity Homes
Blue Mountains heritage estate with restored Sorensen gardens lists for $8.5m
The 5.8-acre Leura property features over 200 varieties of cool-climate plants and two separate residences after 25 years of botanical…
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Celebrity Homes
Hulk Hogan’s beachfront mansion hits market for nearly $11 million
The oceanfront Florida mansion of late wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has been listed for sale at $10.98 million (AUD $16.67…
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Celebrity Homes
Luxury French Riviera estate offers “White Lotus” lifestyle for US$69.25 million
What The White Lotus effect means for luxury property, explored through Domaine de la Belle Étoile, a USD$69.25m villa estate…
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CONTRIBUTORS
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Mindset and Personal Development
The two things that have the greatest impact on a real estate career
Luke Evans, General Manager of Sales NSW/ACT for The Agency, says the agents who have great real estate careers focus…
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PROSPECTING + LISTING
The 6-stage sales script: turning conversations into commitments
A trust-based approach to sales that shows agents how to listen better, lead conversations with purpose, and close with confidence.
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OPINION
AI trap in real estate: poor implementation burns clients and brands
AI has enormous potential to improve efficiency in real estate, but when implemented poorly it risks damaging the very trust…
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EVENTS
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Real Estate Agent Events
Industry leaders unite to redefine real estate excellence
Over 1000 of Australia's top real estate performers gathered at The One Conference in Brisbane to collaboratively bridge the gap…
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NSW Real Estate News
Finalists named for REA’s 2025 Excellence Awards
REA has shortlisted 24 submission finalists across eight categories who are now in the running for a top spot among…
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Sam Guo: How the industry’s best agents outperform and stay ahead
After more than 20 years in real estate, Sam Guo has seen every version of the Gold Coast property market,…
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LISTING + MARKETING
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Fear of rejection never really goes away … and that’s a good thing
Fear of rejection never fully disappears in real estate, but coach Kevin…
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The four-letter code helping agents sell more than just property
Derek Thompson argues that success in selling, whether it is a home…
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How Verified Data Is Changing Real Estate Prospecting
Top real estate agents are revolutionizing prospecting by leveraging verified property data…
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Five direct mail campaigns to set up your best year ever
As 2025 winds down, the best agents aren’t slowing down, they’re setting…
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The new first step in a sales campaign (and how to use what you already know)
Rising marketing costs have prompted industry leaders, including Nick Boyd, CEO of…
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How to get on a vendor’s shopping list
Leading agent Daniel Robinson from Area Specialist has built a wildly successful…
LEADERSHIP
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When leadership shifts from selling to setting standards
When Tristan Brown talks about leadership, he does not start with targets…
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As a leader, you need to learn your entire business
If you’re growing a real estate agency, you know there are different…
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If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’ve hired the wrong team
Strong real estate leaders are not the smartest person in the room.…
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When data isn’t enough: why great leaders must trust their gut
CEO Harcourts South Australia believes that some of her best decisions as…
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The difference between good and great
High-achieving commercial real estate agents consistently outperform their peers through disciplined systems…
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The hidden cost of leadership
Real estate CEO Michael Nitschke reveals the rarely discussed emotional toll of…
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Blackshaw welcomes Louise Harget and team to Manuka Office
Blackshaw has strengthened its Canberra presence with the return of highly regarded…
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Knight Frank makes two key appointments to APAC team
Knight Frank has strengthened its Occupier Strategy & Solutions platform with two…
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Belle Property North Shore announces Patrick Lang as partner and principal
Belle Property is excited to announce the rebranding of its Lane Cove,…
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Helen Politis achieves record price for ground floor apartment in Wynnum with a strategic auction pivot.
Helen Politis has achieved $1.53 million for a ground-floor apartment in Wynnum,…
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National home prices reach new record despite uneven growth
Home prices across Australia have hit a new record high despite signs…
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What drives people to sell?
Housing transactions follow complex patterns beyond price growth, with volumes swinging dramatically…
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Months of buyer nurturing delivers $1.3m Yeppoon result
A Yeppoon agent has sold a three-bedroom family home with six car…
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Four pillars shaping the most successful real estate agencies in 2026
From value-based fees and precision marketing to human-centred AI and personal brand,…
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House prices forecast to rise despite interest rate uncertainty
Australian house prices are expected to surge by 7.7 per cent this…
INTERNATIONAL
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Celebrity Homes
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air home set to hit the market for US$30m (A$45m)
Iconic Fresh Prince of Bel-Air exterior home in Los Angeles’ Brentwood is set to hit the market for just under…
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Movers and Shakers
JLL appoints Tim O’Connor to Head of Leasing Advisory Australia and New Zealand
JLL appoints Tim O'Connor as Head of Leasing Advisory for Australia and New Zealand, signaling strategic growth in the region.…
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Movers and Shakers
SERHANT. appoints Greg Chan as Chief Technology Officer
Fintech and big-tech veteran joins SERHANT. to drive technology and AI development.
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